Kenya - Child marriage
Women who were first married by age 15 (% of women ages 20-24)
Women who were first married by age 15 (% of women ages 20-24) in Kenya was 4.40 as of 2014. Its highest value over the past 25 years was 6.20 in 2009, while its lowest value was 3.80 in 2003.
Definition: Women who were first married by age 15 refers to the percentage of women ages 20-24 who were first married by age 15.
Source: Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS)
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| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 5.60 |
| 1993 | 5.40 |
| 1998 | 5.20 |
| 2003 | 3.80 |
| 2009 | 6.20 |
| 2014 | 4.40 |
Classification
Topic: Gender Indicators
Sub-Topic: Agency
